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What are buttress roots and how are they helpful?
Buttress roots are large roots that protrude from shallowly planted rainforest trees. The function of buttress roots is to provide support for the tree and to gather much needed nutrients that are required for the tree's survival.
Does buttress roots mean long?
no, buttress roots are roots of a big tree, but the roots are showing out of the ground, bulging
Example of buttress roots?
one example of buttress roots is the Paduak tree
Are buttress roots edible?
No, buttress roots are not edible. They serve the purpose of providing stability and support to large trees in tropical rainforests. They are not meant for human consumption.
What are buttress roots and where will you find them?
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Are buttress roots producers?
buttress roots are producers as they are plants but not carnivorous ones and therefore can be eaten by a consumer such as a cow ,sheep etc.
Are buttress roots an adaptation?
The adaption of buttress roots help trees because in rainforests, 70% of the nutrients are on the surface of the soil and if your roots are on the surface, they can absorb more nutrients
What eats buttress roots?
Various animals can feed on buttress roots, including insects like termites and wood-boring beetles, as well as larger animals such as rodents, deer, and elephants. These animals typically consume buttress roots for nutrients or as a food source.
How big are buttress roots?
12 kilometers long
What layer do Buttress Roots live in?
Butress Roots live in the canopy and emergent layer
Why do some trees have buttress roots?
Answer from wikipediaCeiba_pentandraof Vieques, Puerto RicoFicus_macrophyllaof Santa Barbara, Ca, USA
In which biome do buttress and stilt roots live in?
Buttress and stilt roots are found in the rain forest biome. They like nutrient poor soil, which is what the rain forest floor has due to lack of sunlight.
